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Opinion: Democrat Legislators Drop Embarrassing Subpoena Attempt After Lt. Governor Threatens to SueBy Greg SarberThe De...
06/23/2026

Opinion: Democrat Legislators Drop Embarrassing Subpoena Attempt After Lt. Governor Threatens to Sue

By Greg Sarber

The Democrats are not giving up on their political dirty trick of attempting to run a second individual named Dan Sullivan in this year’s US Senate election in an attempt to help elect Mary Peltola. Last week, their effort appeared to be stopped in its tracks when the Division of Elections declared the candidacy invalid, but the Democrat controlled Alaska legislature is trying to save the scam. Only their attempt to do so is so blatantly partisan that even the normally accommodating Juneau Republicans are unwilling to go along with it.

This all started two weeks ago when a goofy retired schoolteacher from Petersburg, named Dan J. Sullivan, entered the race for US Senate against sitting Senator Dan S. Sullivan, in what was an obvious attempt at election chicanery. Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom was quick to investigate the effort, and last week, Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher ruled that the candidacy of the fake Dan Sullivan was not filed in good faith to declare a candidacy for office. She noted that the fake Sullivan had never previously registered to vote using that exact name of Dan Sullivan, had never been affiliated with the Republican party, and had hired a Democrat political consultant to assist in his efforts. Beecher noted that the fake Sullivan modeled his campaign website after the real one by Senator Dan Sullivan. Her letter would seem to suggest that the fake Sullivan was running a sham campaign in a blatant effort to assist Mary Peltola’s Senate run.

The Democrats tried a political dirty trick, they got caught, and that should have been the end of the matter. Nice try, guys, but think of something better next time. However, never underestimate the lack of integrity of a Democrat legislator.

In an effort to keep the scam alive, yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee Chair Andrew Gray (D-Anchorage) attempted to subpoena DOE Director Beecher to appear in front of a joint session of the House and Senate Judiciary and State Affairs committees. They intend to “investigate” the situation. Fortunately, Lt. Governor Dahlstrom dared to stand up against the House Dems and threatened to sue them, causing the subpoena to be dropped as of yesterday.

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[Photo: A Petersburg Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing - Image created by Greg Sarber using Chat GPT]

Anchorage Assemblymember George Martinez Accused of Lying Under Oath About “Particularly Egregious” APOC ViolationANCHOR...
06/23/2026

Anchorage Assemblymember George Martinez Accused of Lying Under Oath About “Particularly Egregious” APOC Violation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 22, 2026 — Anchorage Assembly Members Donald Handeland and Jared Goecker are calling on Assembly Member George Martinez to resign from the Assembly because he lied under oath and has caused a fundamental loss of public trust.

“We need to hold elected officials to a high standard,” said Assembly Member Donald Handeland. “When an elected official is found to have illegally used campaign funds for personal benefit and then provides testimony that a commission finds lacks credibility, it raises serious questions about fitness for office.”

“The issue here is accountability. Every candidate and every public official is expected to follow the same rules. If we expect the public to have confidence in government, we must be willing to hold ourselves accountable when those standards are violated.”

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Opinion: FTC Lawsuit Against WPATH Marks Major Step Toward Accountability(This article was originally published by Alask...
06/23/2026

Opinion: FTC Lawsuit Against WPATH Marks Major Step Toward Accountability

(This article was originally published by Alaska Family Council on June 17, 2026.)

By Jim Minnery, President of Alaska Family Council

Alaska Family Council applauds Governor Mike Dunleavy and acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills for joining a landmark lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the organization whose standards have heavily influenced the medicalization of children struggling with gender dysphoria for more than a decade.

The lawsuit alleges that WPATH made deceptive claims about the benefits and risks of so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors, including claims related to su***de prevention and long-term outcomes. The FTC, joined by Alaska, Texas, Iowa, and Nebraska, argues that families, medical professionals, and policymakers were misled regarding the evidence supporting puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and other interventions for children.

For years, Alaska Family Council has sounded the alarm about the irreversible harms that can result when vulnerable children are placed on a pathway toward lifelong medicalization. We have consistently called for transparency, parental involvement, and a careful review of the evidence behind these treatments. Recent developments across the United States and internationally have raised serious questions about whether activist ideology has outpaced sound medical science. Governor Dunleavy deserves credit for standing with parents and children rather than powerful medical organizations and activist groups.

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Flags Fly Half-Staff Today in Honor of Former State Rep. Susan SullivanGovernor Dunleavy ordered flags to fly at half-st...
06/22/2026

Flags Fly Half-Staff Today in Honor of Former State Rep. Susan Sullivan

Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to fly at half-staff between sunrise and sunset on June 24, 2026, in honor of former State Representative Susan Sullivan, who passed away of natural causes at age 79 on June 9, 2026.

“Susan Sullivan served Alaska during a formative time in our state’s history, contributing to important work that helped shape our institutions for future generations. Rose and I extend our condolences to her family and loved ones,” Governor Dunleavy said.

In 1974, Susan made history as the youngest woman elected to the Alaska Legislature. During her service, she chaired the House Health, Education and Social Services Committee and played a key role in shaping landmark education reforms, including the establishment of Regional Educational Attendance Areas. She also co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 39, which provided the foundational framework for the creation of the Alaska Permanent Fund.

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Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne InfantryService, Sacrifice, and a Lifetime of Lessons By Paul A...
06/22/2026

Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne Infantry

Service, Sacrifice, and a Lifetime of Lessons

By Paul A. Bauer Jr.

I graduated from high school at age 17 in New York City and spent about five months attending community college. While college was a respectable path, it was not the path for me at that time. I was restless, looking for adventure, purpose, and a chance to see more of the world than the concrete jungle where I grew up.

The Vietnam War was winding down, and like some young men of my generation, I volunteered for military service believing I might be sent there. I was told that option was no longer available because the United States was no longer sending troops into Vietnam. I also learned that military police and armor were not open to me at the time. Instead, I found what would become a life-changing career as an Airborne infantryman and intelligence professional in the United States Army.

What began as a search for adventure became a 22-year career of service to our nation.

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During my Army career, I served in a variety of leadership, intelligence, and operational assignments throughout the United States and overseas. One of the most unique assignments was in Cold War Berlin, where I worked alongside British intelligence personnel and participated in reconnaissance and surveillance operations throughout East Berlin and East Germany.

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Dear Fathers Raising Sons— It’s Time to Step UpBy Deacon DezRaise your boys to be men, before the enemy trains them to b...
06/21/2026

Dear Fathers Raising Sons— It’s Time to Step Up

By Deacon Dez

Raise your boys to be men, before the enemy trains them to be women!

This is a warning to all you fathers out there. The world wants your sons weak, effeminate and soft. It wants them addicted to screens that will rot their minds. Filling it with p**n, social media influencers and more, to watch them crumble under the weight of a thousand emasculating lies.

It wants them to be “nice boys”, to follow their ‘feelings”. To trade their birthright of strength and courage for a bowl of soulless conformity.

Fathers, listen up, you were not called to raise spineless jellyfish. You were called and tasked to raise lions, warriors for God, warriors who will stand up in the face of darkness and fight for what is noble, right, and true.

You don’t have to look far to see the casualties of this war on masculinity. What you will see are boys lost in social media, addicted to video games, being told it is normal to experiment with sexuality, to believe that gender is something you can pick at any given moment.

Their souls are being robbed of real purpose, their bodies being weakened from neglect.

This, by no means, is a cultural shift; it is a spiritual assault on masculinity. It is a full-frontal attack on the very heart, the core of God’s design for manhood. They are not even trying to hide it.

Hear this now! There is no surrender, no compromise for the warrior. “Compromise is a word found only in the vocabulary of those who have no will to fight,” stated St. Josemaria Escriva

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06/20/2026

MRAK Show NEW EPISODE!!

America 250 Anchorage: Faith, Family, Freedom & 500 Artifacts with Dennis Tayman

Host Todd welcomes Dennis Tayman of Tayman Tutoring to preview “America Comes Alive,” a free community event at Anchorage’s Mountain City Church celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Dennis shares his remarkable collection of artifacts, documents, and relics spanning the 1700s to today, giving families a hands-on chance to see, touch, and experience real American history.

He explains why faith, family, and freedom form the essential lens for understanding our nation’s divine thread—from the Founders and great awakenings to today’s challenges. Attendees will enjoy interactive exhibits, period clothing, kids’ activities, special talks, and live musket demonstrations. The event runs July 4 from noon to 6 PM and July 5 from 2 to 6 PM, with opportunities to contribute your own family heirlooms and stories.

This inspiring conversation is must-listening for parents and patriots who want to pass on the authentic story of liberty and providence this semiquincentennial. Don’t miss this unique Anchorage celebration of who we are and where we came from.

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Bill Mandating CPR Training in Alaska Public Schools Becomes LawToday, June 18, 2026, House Bill 27 became law. This leg...
06/20/2026

Bill Mandating CPR Training in Alaska Public Schools Becomes Law

Today, June 18, 2026, House Bill 27 became law. This legislation requires public schools to teach Hands-Only CPR education to all students before high school graduation and expands how Alaska responds to life-threatening medical emergencies like heart attacks and strokes. The bill had passed the Senate unanimously and the House by a vote of 27-13. The law went into effect without the Governor’s signature.

HB 27 was sponsored by Representative Genevieve Mina (D-Anchorage) and co-sponsored by Representatives Alyse Galvin (NA-Anchorage), Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), Andrew Gray (D-Anchorage), Andi Story (D-Juneau) and Senators Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage) and Matt Claman (D-Anchorage).

Representative Mina commented: “By expanding our statewide trauma system to include strokes and heart attacks, we are ensuring that when life-threatening emergencies strike, Alaskans will receive the right care, from the right person, at the right place and at the exact right time.”

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Former Republican State Senator Natasha von Imhof Launches Campaign for Anchorage MayorANCHORAGE — Natasha von Imhof tod...
06/20/2026

Former Republican State Senator Natasha von Imhof Launches Campaign for Anchorage Mayor

ANCHORAGE — Natasha von Imhof today officially launched her campaign for Mayor of Anchorage, calling for a new era of disciplined leadership, economic growth, and accountable city government.

Following her initial public filing in May, von Imhof’s campaign is starting its formal launch with the release of her campaign website, votevon.com, and a policy platform centered on combatting homelessness, increasing public safety, growing Anchorage’s economy, expanding access to housing, and restoring confidence in local government.

“Anchorage is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family but, for too long, we have been managing decline instead of building for growth,” said von Imhof. “I’m running because Anchorage needs leadership now and a clear vision for the future. We need to become a city where our kids choose to stay, not one they need to leave to find a good-paying job, safely raise their families, and educate their children.”

A fourth-generation Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage, von Imhof graduated from Bartlett High School and returned to Anchorage after college. She and her husband Rudi are proud that their adult children have chosen Anchorage to live and raise their own families. Von Imhof previously served as an Alaska State Senator (R–Senate District L, 2017–2023) and Anchorage School Board member.

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2 Veto Overrides Impact Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers, Land SurveyorsToday, June 19, 2026, the Alaska State Legisla...
06/19/2026

2 Veto Overrides Impact Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors

Today, June 19, 2026, the Alaska State Legislature held a joint floor session to vote on overriding 5 of 9 vetoes issued by Governor Dunleavy yesterday. Each bill required a 2/3rd vote of the Legislature, meaning 40 “yes” votes. 2 vetoes were overridden: HB 195 and HB 314.

HB 195 expands pharmacists’ authority to prescribe certain medications and changes the title “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” The Governor vetoed the bill because it “moves too much authority too quickly by expanding pharmacist patient-care services,” and because “the legislative record reflects substantial disagreement among stakeholders regarding the scope and effect of the bill, which underscores the need for greater precision before changes of this magnitude take effect.” The veto was overridden by a combined vote of 43, 17 (28-12 in the House, 15-5 in the Senate).

HB 314 regulates interior designers and extends licensing rules for architects, engineers, and surveyors. Governor Dunleavy vetoed the bill, arguing that Alaska “should not expand government or occupational regulation for the purpose of creating a new professional title.” The bill originally passed with a House vote of 29-11 and a Senate vote of 16-4. The veto was overridden by a combined voted of 45-15 (House vote of 29-11 and a Senate vote of 16-4).

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